Stampeders fans showing unwavering loyalty

The countdown to the Grey Cup is upon us, and many Calgary Stampeders fans have no doubt in their team’s ability to take it home this year, despite their painful title-game defeats the last two seasons.

As of Sept. 28, the Stampeders were first in the CFL’s West Division at 11-2.

Fans heading into that night’s game against the Toronto Argonauts were optimistic they could shake off the demons of the last two Grey Cups.

“I think they have a really good chance,” said Stamps fan Elisa Woodart.

“I think they have a great attitude, [and] great coaching. I think it’s been a hard couple of years coming that close, [but] I think they’re really hungry”.

Trevor Prosser was excited for his team to get some revenge on the Argonauts, who they lost heartbreakingly to in last year’s Grey Cup.

Calgary Stampeders defensive back Patrick Levels, centre, chest bumps with linebacker #49 Alex Singleton during CFL football action at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. The Stampeders defeated the Argonauts by a score of 38-16. (Photo by Barbara Talaga/The Weal)

“It’s going to be a great game and a good season; they’ve got a good chance to take it all the way,” said Prosser.

Even faced with key injuries to their receiving corps, fan Less Wlies stands by the team.

“They got the team, they got the players, [and] Bo [Levi Mitchell] is a really good quarterback.